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12 EASTER TABLE TOP TIPS

From basic black - yes black - to touches of gold or food inspirations, here are 12 take-away tips I've recapped for you from my 'speed styling' Easter Tablescapes I did last week. I call it speed styling because these tablescapes were set in basically one afternoon, one after the other. The key is to not only have inspiration, but to have a vision and a plan, personalize it to make it you own, don't set boundaries - experiment, and put that plan to action.

Seek inspiration from food to fabric prints, from magazines to blogs

and even your closet to calendar images.

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You still have two more weeks to plan and gather-up your goodies. Along with some other inspirational posts, I'll be sharing more photos of full set tables this week and next. For now, here are some tips (and some sneak peaks) of some ideas for your Easter tables.

12 TIPS FOR YOUR EASTER TABLE﻿

(just like a dozen eggs!)

Tabletop Tip #1

Live plants and fresh fruit bring life to a table

Add texture with a lacy runner to give it movement.

Tabletop Tip #2

Spot items out of season - these baskets I picked up back in

January in the Micheal's Craft store $1 bins.

Tabletop Tip #3

Refresh everyday accessories from around the house with a new color

and use those items on your table.

Tabletop Tip #4

When you spot something in a store, look past its color right to its potential.

I spotted these metallic pink eggs at BigLots back in February.

Repurpose egg cartons to hold eggs while you paint - BUT - be sure to cover with foil.

I wanted some graphic patterned napkins, but could only find packs of 12 at HG. Too many for what I needed so Fabric Quarters (usually for quilting) are a GREAT and affordable alternative - especially when they're on sale for $1.38 each. Just roll edges and top stitch for a finished look.

Take some time to experiment. You may find out an original plan won't work - it's too cluttered for your guests. You may even come up with something totally different and it could be just what you needed. Folding chairs aren't the only means of extra seating - although you could paint an old one in a new vibrant color, you may also spot some cool chairs for only $5 while thrifting. Benches can also work for unconventional seating or give your table a modern look. And as I had mentioned, also seek inspiration from your closet...

This Friday, I'll be launching a new blog series:

R O O M F U S H I O N F R I D A Y S

Fusing Your Wardrobe To Room Fashion.

(yes - Similar to From Runway To Room - but more realistic.)

So stop back by. And speaking of wardrobe, I've got to go pack now because I'm taking a spontaneous ESCAPE (a two day trip - I need the break) down to Key Largo with an old girlfriend of mine - Rebecca. Her dad has a house there, and she mentioned there are some unique thrift shops to check out too!

So if you don't see a post for two days... you know where I'll be (on an ESCAPE!)

Hello and Welcome to Focal Point Styling! I'm Lynda - sharing simple solutions to style your home, fashion & decor trends, savvy shopping tips, market events, plus local love from the places I've lived. I started this blog back in late 2009 when I lived in Miami. In 2011, I moved to Phoenix, AZ and rented a house until late 2014, when I relocated back east to the Triad in North Carolina - Join me on my journey!

Thanks a lot, I love all your tips and ideas! Wow! I am going to start with eggs coloring and baskets. Thank you so much for sharing, so generous of you!Stunning table with your gorgeous Wedgewood plates! Love'em!HUGS FABBY

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Hello and Welcome to Focal Point Styling! I'm Lynda - sharing simple solutions to style your home, fashion & decor trends, savvy shopping tips, market events, plus local love from the places I've lived. I started this blog back in late 2009 when I lived in Miami. In 2011, I moved to Phoenix, AZ and rented a house until late 2014, when I relocated back east to the Triad in North Carolina - Join me on my journey!

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